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Bradford Hall is a Full Professor in the Department of Communication & Media at Utah State University, where he contributes to teaching and research in intercultural communication, communication theory, and the interplay between language, thought, and social action. He is based in Logan at MAIN 202D and can be reached at brad.hall@usu.edu.
Educational Background:
- Ph.D. (1989), University of Washington
- M.A. (1986), Arizona State University
- B.A. (1982), Brigham Young University
His research focuses on culture, identity, membership, and conflict in everyday communication. He examines how cultural misunderstandings arise even when mutual understanding is assumed, and how people justify prejudice and socially sensitive behaviors. His methodological approach emphasizes discourse and narrative analysis, contributing to foundational journals such as Communication Monographs, Communication Theory, and International Journal of Intercultural Relations.
His recent scholarly output includes the third edition of his influential textbook Among Cultures: The Challenge of Communication (2018), reflecting enduring engagement with intercultural theory and pedagogy. The publications demonstrate a sustained focus on intercultural dynamics, narrative sense-making, and ethical communication across cultural boundaries.
Scientific Awards:
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Bradford Hall advises students and contributes to academic mentorship, though specific advisees are not named. There is no mention of external grants or funded research projects. He teaches core courses including Intercultural Communication, Organizational Communication, Communication Theory, and Language, Thought and Action, reflecting a broad and integrative approach to communication studies.
He is affiliated with the Department of Communication & Media within the College of Humanities and Social Sciences at Utah State University. There is no mention of specific labs or research teams, but his scholarly focus suggests involvement in qualitative and interpretive research communities focused on discourse, culture, and identity.
